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LS03 ONK

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,842 mi
Last recorded192,842 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 ONK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 192,842 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 192,842 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 187,451 miles

advise all tyres worn inner bald edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2018 175,504 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 175,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 165,503 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 165,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 153,278 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 141,618 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,386 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 114,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,074 miles

outer sills not tested, sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2012 106,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sills not tested, sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,628 miles

movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Aug 2010 103,513 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 103,512 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 103,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2010 102,248 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front number plate damadged

advise play in nearside front antiroll bar link rod

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,901 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 84,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,705 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 47,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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LS03 ONK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS03 ONK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS03 ONK registered?

LS03 ONK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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